English | 2023 | PDF | 14 MB | 269 Pages
Qamar Zaman, B0C5T24F9Y, 0443189536, 0443189544, 9780443189548, 978-0443189548, 9780443189531, 978-0443189531, 978-0-443-18953-1
Precision Agriculture: Evolution,
Insights and Emerging Trends presents a complete guide from foundational
concepts to the economic, commercial and environmental implications of
the approach. Showcasing recent research improvements, future trends,
and highlighting innovative use of machine vision, artificial
intelligence, UAVs, drones, IoT and data analytics to promote
sustainable agriculture, the book brings the reader up-to-date with
understanding and implementing this targeted practice.
From the basic
elements of agronomy to insights on reflectance and remote sensing
indices, chapters use summary abstracts, case studies and real-world
examples of implementing the tools of precision agriculture (PA) to
demonstrate the latest advances. It includes explanations on the origin
of the intra-plot variability of a culture (spatial and temporal),
different types of existing sensors, controllers and site-specific
management. The book further explores yield monitoring, weed, disease
and pest control, automated irrigation systems, PA tools for variable
rate application of inputs within the field, and data processing
methods. By also exploring the economic profitability of precision
farming approaches, and its utility for sustainable agriculture,
Precision Agriculture: Evolution, Insights and Emerging Trends is a
truly comprehensive view of this important approach to improving global
agriculture production.
Scientists,
researchers, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students, and
engineers in the related fields of agriculture, computer science and
engineering will benefit from this book.
- Addresses soil, machinery, plants, irrigation, sensors, UAVs and more
- Explores current and future technologies in the field of Precision Agriculture
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Details comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for governments and other
policymakers to incentivize and promote precision agriculture technology